Grade: X Science

Date: 07/12/22 Marks: 80

Time: 3Hr Pre- Board 1

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to
these questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04
marks each with sub-parts.

SECTION A
Choose the correct options from the following:
1. Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes 1
(i) genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule
(ii) a gene does not code for proteins
(iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome
(iv) each chromosome has only one gene
a) (i) and (ii). b) (i) and (iii). c) (i) and (iv). d) (ii) and (iv)

2. A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be 1

a) 1 b) 4 c) 5 d) 10
3. A wire of length l, made of material with resistivity ρ is cut into two equal parts. The 1
resistivity of the two parts are equal to
a) ρ b) ρ/2 c) 2ρ d) 4ρ
4. Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect? 1
2PbO(s) + C(s)→ 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
i) Lead is getting reduced
ii) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidized
iii) Carbon is getting oxidized
iv) Lead oxide is getting reduced
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iii) c) (ii) and (iii) d) all
5. Gas produced on adding steam to Zn metal is: 1
 a) Hydrogen b) Oxygen
c) Hydrogen and oxygen d) None of these
6. The chemical formula of washing soda is 1
a) Na 2 CO 3. H 2 O b) Na 2 CO 3. 9H 2 O
c) Na 2 CO 3 d) Na 2 CO 3. 10H 2 O
7. In a synapse chemical signal is transmitted from ______. 1
a) from dendrite of one neuron to axonal end of other neuron
b) axon to cell body of same neuron
c) cell body to axonal end of same neuron
d) axonal end of one neuron to dendrite of another neuron

8. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about respiration? 1

a) During inhalation, ribs move inward and the diaphragm is raised
b) In the alveoli, exchange of gases takes place i.e., oxygen from alveolar air diffuses into
blood and carbon dioxide from blood into alveolar air sacs
c) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen Alveoli does not help
in increasing surface area for exchange of gases
d) None
9. A complete circuit is left on for several minutes, causing the connecting copper wire to 1
become hot. As the temperature of the wire increases, the electrical resistance of the wire
a) decreases. b) remains the same.
c) increases. d) increases for some time and then decreases
10. The temperature of a conductor is increased. The graph best showing the variation of its 1
resistance is
a) b) c) d)

11 Which of the following pattern correctly describes the magnetic field around a long straight 1
wire carrying current?
a) straight lines perpendicular to the wire.
b) straight lines parallel to the wire.
c) radial lines originating from the wire.
d) concentric circles centered around the wire.
12 The number of chromosomes in human ovum is 1
a) 21 b) 22. c) 23. d) 24
13 In which of the following setups would the bulb glow?
14 The image shows oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood in the human heart. 1

What is the direction of deoxygenated blood from right ventricle of the heart?
(a) towards the lungs.
(b) towards the left atrium of heart.
(c) towards the upper body.
(d) towards the lower body.
15 Two pea plants one with round green seeds (RRyy) and another with wrinkled yellow 1
(rrYY) seeds produce F1 progeny that have round, yellow (RrYy) seeds. When F1 plants
are selfed, the F2 progeny will have new combination of characters. Choose the new
combination from the following:
(i) Round, yellow
(ii) Round, green
(iii) Wrinkled, yellow
(iv) Wrinkled, green
a) (i) and (ii). b) (i) and (iv). c) (ii) and (iii). d) (i) and (iii)
16 Four experimental setups are shown below. The set ups that would result in rapid evolution 1
. of gas would be

a) I and III b) II and IV c) I and II d) III and IV

 Q. no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.
These consist of two statements- Assertion(A) and Reason (R ). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both the A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) The A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of the A
(c) A is true but the R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
17 Assertion: Silver bromide decomposition is used in black and white photography. 1
Reason: Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction.
18 Assertion: Steel core is used as an electromagnet. 1
Reason: Steel gets permanently magnetised when the current flows through the coil wound
around.
19 Assertion: 1
Reason:
20 Assertion: 1
Reason:
SECTION -B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 Differentiate between alveoli of lungs and nephrons of kidneys. 2

22 When we place a glass prism in the path of a narrow beam of white light, a spectrum is 2
obtained. What happens when a second identical prism is placed in an inverted position
with respect to the first prism. Draw a labelled ray diagram to illustrate it.
OR
Draw a ray diagram to show the refraction of light through a glass prism. Mark on it
(a) The incident ray (b) the emergent ray and (c) the angle of deviation.
23 Identify the oxidizing agent (oxidant) in the following reactions. 2
(a)Pb3O4 + 8HCl → 3PbCl2 + Cl2 + 4H2O
(b) 2Mg + O2→ 2MgO
OR
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds between the two C–atoms and show
addition reactions. Give any one test to distinguish saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
24 A silver article generally turns black when kept in the open for a few days. The article when 2
rubbed with toothpaste again starts shining.
(a) Why do silver articles turn black when kept in the open for a few days? Name the
phenomenon involved.
(b) Name the black substance formed and give its chemical formula.
25 How do Mendel’s experiment show that traits are Inherited independently? 2
26 Define any two of the following processes of asexual reproduction: 2
a. Spore formation
b. Regeneration
c. Multiple fission
SECTION C
 Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 Write the IUPAC name of the following: 3
(a) (b)

(c) Name the following:

i) Third member of aldehyde series ii) Second member of carboxylic series

28 Shristi heated Ethanol with a compound A in presence of a few drops of concentrated 3

sulphuric acid and observed a sweet-smelling compound B is formed. When B is treated
with sodium hydroxide it gives back Ethanol and a compound C.
(a) Identify A and C
(b) Give one use each of compound A and B.
29 Answer the following: 3
a. Name the endocrine gland associated with brain.
b. Which gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormone?
c. Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys.
d. Which endocrine gland is present in males but not in females?
e. Which hormone is responsible for changes in females during puberty?
f. Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
30 Describe an activity to show that the colors of white light splitted by a glass prism can be 3
recombined to get white light by another identical glass prism. Also draw a ray diagram to
show the recombination of the spectrum of white light.
31 An object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 20cm. 3
The distance of the object from the lens is 30cm. Find (a) the position (b) the magnification
and (c) the nature of the image formed.
32 What are magnetic field lines? Justify the following statements 3
(a) Two magnetic field lines never intersect each other.
(b) Magnetic field lines are closed curves.
OR
State the rule to determine the direction of a
(a) Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current.
(b) Force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field which
is perpendicular to it.
33 What is the fate of glucose molecule in
a. Anaerobic respiration in Yeast and lactobacillus Bacteria?
b. Aerobic respiration in human cells.
Write chemical equation for each type.
OR
 What are the different ways in which glucose is oxidized to provide energy in various
organisms?
SECTION-D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 a. Draw a sectional view of human female 5
b. Reproductive system and label the part where:
(i) Eggs develop
(ii) Fertilization takes place
(iii) Fertilized eggs get implanted.
c. Describe in brief, the changes the uterus undergoes:
(i) To receive the zygote
(ii) If zygote is not formed.
35 The arrangement of metals in a vertical column in the order of decreasing reactivity is called 5
the “Reactivity series of metals”.
Reactive metals can displace less reactive metals from their compounds in their solution or
molten form. All metals are not equally reactive.
(a)Write the steps involved in the extraction of pure metals in the middle of the activity series
from their carbonate ores.
(b)How is copper extracted from its sulphide ore? Explain the various steps supported by
chemical equations. Draw labeled diagrams for the electrolytic refining of copper.

36 (a) Draw a ray diagram to explain the term angle of deviation. 5

(b) Why do the component colours of incident white light split into a spectrum while passing
through a glass prism, explain.
(c) Why does it take sometime to see the objects in dim light when you enter the room from
bright sunlight outside?
OR
(a) What is dispersion of white light? State its cause.
(b) “ Rainbow is an example of dispersion of sunlight.” Justify this statement by explaining,
with the help of a labelled diagram, the formation of rainbow in the sky. List two essential
conditions for observing a rainbow.
SECTION- E
. no. 37 to 39 are case based/ Data -based questions
37 Rehana a class X student was sitting in a school garden and watching some children 4
playing trow ball. The ball hit a honey comb and swarm of bees started flying. One of them
stung Rehana. The sting was very painful and so she was taken to her science teacher.
Her teacher gave her baking soda solution to put on the sting which gave Rhana a lot of
relief from pain.
(a) What kind of liquid is injected in skin when a bee sting?
(b) Why did baking soda solution give relief to Rehana?
(c) Define the reaction taking place between baking soda and sting liquid?
 (d) If vinegar was applied on the sting, would Rehana get relief why?
38 The diagram shows a beam of electrons about to enter a magnetic field. The direction of 4
the field is into the paper

(a) What will be the direction of current as electron beam enters from left to right and
magnetic field is into the field as shown in diagram?
(b) A positive charge is moving upwards in magnetic field directed towards north. In which
direction the particles will be deflected?
(c) Which rule is applied to determine the direction of deflection, if any, as the beam
passes through the magnetic field(as shown in diagram)?
OR
(c) State the conclusion that can be drawn from the observation that a current carrying
wire deflects a magnetic needle placed near it.
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